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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1934

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RACE REVIVAL IS SOON TO EASE FEDERAL BURDEN

A November 14 dispatch reports optimism that a business revival will ease government strain as Roosevelt moves to scrap emergency agencies. HOLC will stop new loan requests, RFC head Jesse Jones says no more funds will be requested, and foreign exchange restrictions ease signals no imminent dollar devaluation.

Washington Roosevelt White House Home Owners’ Loan Corporation HOLC Jesse Jones RFC Congress Hoover Administration Treasury Wall Street New York State St. Lawrence

Grangers Favor Tax Relief and Market Measures for 1935

National Grange leader Louis J. Taber urged backing away from heavy taxation and debt fears, predicting 1935 as the best year in a decade if farm prices rise and costs fall. He called for production adjustment, cooperative marketing, foreign markets, and restricting cheap imports, with work relief but no general cash benefits.

Hartford Conn Louis J. Taber National Grange The Grange Taber

County Women To Attend Rural Forum Meeting

The National Rural Forum will convene in Washington tomorrow, sponsored by the American Country Life Association. Frederick county will be represented by three delegates: Mrs. J. W. Stipe and Mrs. French Boggs of Stephenson, and Miss Elizabeth Farrar, home demonstration agent.

National Rural Forum Washington American Country Life Association Frederick County J. W. Stipe French Boggs Stephenson Elizabeth Farrar Fay

Let George reduce hazards he is responsible for

The writer cites hazards controllable by designated people and recalls a bride disrupted by a crash as an airplane with dead engine dropped near a home. He notes altitude regulations to avoid crashes over settled areas and prefers not to face such interruptions during his own wedding plans.

George

Home Editor Expected in Frederick County Thursday

Miss Sally F. Hill editor of the home department of the Southern Planter will visit Frederick county to address 4-H clubs at Gore and Whitacre tomorrow. She will speak at each meeting with plans to cover home department topics.

Sally F. Hill Home Department the Southern Planter Frederick County Gore and Whitacre Miss Hill

Byrd Calls for Check on Waste in Roosevelt Era

Waynesboro Virginia November meeting of the Chamber of Commerce heard Senator Harry F Byrd urge a balanced federal budget and reduced government waste. He said Virginia kept expenditures near income, bonds selling high, and taxes low, while relief programs must be efficient. He backed President Roosevelt but pressed for higher taxation to cover deficits and warned against a rising federal debt.

Waynesboro Harry F. Byrd Union Byrd Charlottesville Staunton Congress Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt

Miss Hall Reports Mountain People Conditions

Miss Mabel Hall Dean of the Highland Institute Guerrant Kentucky spoke to the Woman's Auxiliary on mountain mission work. She described primitive living in mountain caves with feuds and child marriages yet remained optimistic about improvements especially for children. The group plans home missions sessions through the week with speakers on the Indian and the Jew and is open to the public.

Presbyterian Church Mabel Hall Highland Institute Guerrant Kentucky Miss Hall

Luncheon Thursday at First Baptist Church

Homemade rolls served Thursday November 15 from 11 to 2 at the First Baptist Church. Luncheon priced 35 cents with fancy cranberries two pounds at 25 cents and two celery bunches. Pure Food Store.

First Baptist Church

Keystone State Elects Democrat After Years of GOP Governors

Iowa? No. The piece notes Pennsylvania elects Democratic governor and senator after longtime Republican rule and references an informal call on President Roosevelt in Washington.

Washington Roosevelt Keystone Pennsylvania Joseph Guffey George H. Earle White House

Frederick county hunting season opens and rules clarified

Frederick County game warden F W Pingley corrected errors in the opening notice. The season runs November 15 through December 31 with no deer or ring necked pheasant hunting. Virginia poll taxes do not count for licenses and only Virginia residents may legally purchase resident licenses. Open season covers wild turkey ruffed grouse quail rabbit and squirrel. raccoon trapping rules apply from 1938. Last minute license issuance today as county and city clerks process papers.

F. W. Pingley Frederick County Frederick District of Columbia Virginia Pingley

Big Prizes At Local Football Game Draws Shenandoah Crowd

The Men’s Athletic Club Semi Pros face Hose Company No. 5 from Martinsburg W Va next Sunday November 18 in a season defining game that promises in prizes for top players. Jack Riley offers 10 gallons of gasoline for the first touchdown outstanding backfield man and star linesman with more prizes to be announced. Club players urged to meet Mr Fraley at 7 30 this evening to prep for the Martinsburg match. Miss Caroline Carson of Riverton returned yesterday from New York where she was guest of Mrs Dave Randall.

Hose Company No. 5 Martinsburg W. Va Shenandoah Valley Jack Riley Fraley Caroline Carson Riverton New York Dave Randall

Many Donations By Needle Guild Aid Nurse Group

The District Nurse Association held its November meeting at the office near the Court House with Mrs. H. D. Puller presiding. The Needlework Guild donated 82 articles to aid poor sick and needy residents. Nurses Arthur and Dean logged 395 visits in October across prenatal, infant, school, tuberculosis, and adult cases.

District Nurse Association Court House H. D. Puller D. W. Ritenour Josephine F. Arthur Evelyn C. Dean Star _ telling Grippe University of Virginia Hospital Charlottesville Parn Motor Corps Territorial Scenebaian Life Insurance

Fur Market Opens as Fox Furs Arrive in Winchester

Fox furs from Capon Ridge appeared in Winchester today as a trapper displayed two gray specimens. He expects to sell them though unsure of price. He noted a bountiful fox supply in Capon Ridge and recalled last year prices ranged from 3.50 to 4 dollars.

Winchester Capon Ridge

Berryville Ave Plans Final Revision In Berryville

City Council revises Berryville avenue plan to six foot right of way plus wall width, with a 24 inch wall along frontages where needed. Owners fund private steps and driveways, while the city handles curbs and slopes, contingent on widespread owner agreement. Bell urges armory construction with state grant possible if city matches.

Berryville Avenue Maple Elm Streets Council Be Avenue Bell Andrew Bell Chamber of Commerce S. Gardner Waller Glaize Committee On Public

World News At A Glance Highlights Across The Globe

Washington moves to privatize lending power with private agencies taking over. Baltimore gas prices rise to 44.2 cents a gallon as dealers push higher. News from Hartford Grange convention urges focus on domestic力量. New York Mrs Young wins eleven horse show titles including two championships. Frankfort reports human bones found in a sand dune. Nashville identifies body in shallow grave as Dorothy Distelhurst. Washington recommends building an airship half the Macon size for training. Reno divorce ends marriage of Audrey James and Marshall Field III. Washington Cardinal OConnell receives golden chalice on Jubilee anniversary. Richmond relief program daunts waste charges from Borah. Manila third ship hit the Philippines. Byrd expedition tractors struggle on ice. Canton fear for five American missionaries safety. London Anglo American talks spark unexpected conference.

Washington Rosevelt Baltimore Hartford Conn National Grange Louis J. Taber New York M. F. Young Beaumont Texas Frankfort Mich Nashville Tenn Dorothy Ann Distelhurst Washington—Navy General Board Macon Reno Nev Audrey James Marshall Field Cardinal O’connell Richmond Virginia Senator Borah Manila Philippines Little America Canton China London

Byrd Wins Virginia Senate Seat By Wide Margin

Unofficial returns from Virginia show Senator Harry F Byrd defeating Republican Lawrence Page 109 963 to 30 289 for a 179 674 vote margin. Byrd’s lead surpasses 1933 results, with canvass to be completed November 26 at the capitol.

Richmoond Virginia Harry F. Byrd Lawrence Page Norfolk Byrd Henry A. Wise Capitel

Meetings Tonight and Tomorrow on Federal Housing

Local committee chaired by Arthur M Field hosts sessions at 7 30 p m in Winchester to explain the Federal Housing Act program and financing terms and to answer questions. A specially made film for building trades shows how owners can bid for work or do it themselves while obtaining favorable financing.

Federal Housing Administration Arthur M. Field Handeras Housing Administration Walton City Lions Club Winchester

Whooping Cough Proves Fatal To Year Old Child

Jeannette M. Brill aged one died yesterday afternoon at 536 North Kent street after suffering a severe bout of whooping cough. Funeral services are set for Thursday at Mt. Olive church with burial in Mt. Olive cemetery. She is survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Elliott Brill and two brothers Donald and Russell Brill.

Jeannette M. Brill William Elliott Brill North Kent Street Mt. Olive Church Cr. H. Anderson Mt. Olive Donald Russell Brill

Farm Mortgage Act Held Valid

Federal Judge Charles J. Dawson ruled the Frazier Lemke farm mortgage act constitutional, though he said he believed it unfair and unwise and upheld its constitutionality with regret.

Louisville, Ky Charles J. Dawson

Father seeks privacy as child found in shallow grave identified

A. F. Distlehurst, grieving father, arrives in Nashville after a New York to Nashville flight to learn that the body of his missing daughter Dorothy Ann has been positively identified. The six year old was kidnapped on September 19 and found murdered on hospital grounds near Nashville. Identification came from the attorney general and doctors noting tooth and remains, with a ransom motive suspected prior to discovery.

Cleveland Distelhurst Nashville Dorothy Ann Sialieenara Dorothy Ann Distelhurst Kindergarden J. Carlton Loser Herman Snitz Leonard F. Pogue Chi'd A. Bidtal Huret New York Stoma Dorothy Ann Nistelhurst Loser Snitz Poone Tenn Alfred E. Distelhurst W. Sea Dorothy Annelsa Garten

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